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Great Palm for Landscaping Tampa Homes
June 6th, 2006 categories: Tampa Florida, Tampa Homes, South Tampa
Piccabeen Palm Crownshaft
Our climate here in Tampa makes it possible to grow some palms that border on being truly tropical. I collect palms and have about 35 different species between in-ground and containerized. I like the tropical feel and tend to be drawn to palms that make me feel like I’m in the Florida Keys. Sitting around my palms with a cigar and a margarita on a Sunday is my kind of day.
One of my favorite palms is the Archontophoenix cunninghamiana, or the Bangalow palm (a.k.a the Piccabeen, King). This palm is native to Australia and most experts claim it is hardy to about 28 degrees fahrenheit. Mine are growing incredibly fast and it really gives an area a tropical feel.
It is a crownshaft palm which means it has the bright green section of trunk directly under the crown of leaves. They can get quite large, width and height, and do best in the open with room to go up and out.
Availabilty in the area is fairly limited but there are some local nurseries and palm specialists who carry them. Check the Central Florida Palm & Cycad Society for more info or feel free to contact me.
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